Popó Wins by Disqualification After Illegal Blows, Ring Brawl Floors Wanderlei Silva

Overview

• At Spaten Fight Night 2 in São Paulo on September 27, Acelino “Popó” Freitas was awarded victory over Wanderlei Silva after a disqualification.
• The referee repeatedly warned Silva for prohibited actions, including attempted headbutts and a knee, deducted a point, and stopped the fight after four rounds.
• Following the ruling, teams rushed the ring and a mass fight broke out in which Silva was struck, briefly lost consciousness, and received on‑site medical attention.
• The headline matchup was sanctioned as a CNB “Special Fight” featuring up to eight two‑minute rounds, 12‑ounce gloves, an in‑ring referee, and three judges.
• The chaotic conclusion drew widespread coverage and a surge of social‑media reaction, intensifying scrutiny of event control and safety protocols for future cards.